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'Falun Gong is a recent religious movement with roughly three million practitioners. It was founded in China in 1992 by Li Hongzhi. It combines elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism with traditional Chinese folklore. Falun Gong aims to obtain mental and spiritual renewal through meditation. Adherents practice special exercises to awaken their center of spiritual energy and rid themselves of physical and spiritual ailments. The faith has received extensive criticism from the Chinese government, which initially saw the new cult as a threat. Outsiders also tend to ridicule Falun Gong’s contention that antagonistic space aliens are manipulating world leaders.' (http://listverse.com/)
Okay, my knowledge of Falun Gong could fit on the back of a postage stamp. (But come on people, 'antagonistic space aliens!' ) My actual intent for this thread is the use of meditation/contemplation for spiritual development and whether this is another overlapping feature of many religions.
Okay, my knowledge of Falun Gong could fit on the back of a postage stamp. (But come on people, 'antagonistic space aliens!' ) My actual intent for this thread is the use of meditation/contemplation for spiritual development and whether this is another overlapping feature of many religions.